The difference between Opponent and Supporter
When used as nouns, opponent means one who opposes another, whereas supporter means a person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause or movement.
Opponent is also adjective with the meaning: opposing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Opponent and Supporter
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Opponent as a noun (historical):
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something. One who opposes another physically (in a fight, sport, game, or competition). One who opposes another in words (in a dispute, argument or controversy). One who is opposed or objects (to a policy, course of action or set of ideas). The participant who opens an academic debate by putting forward objections to a theological or philosophical thesis.
Examples:
"The person who ran against her in the last election proved to be a formidable opponent."
"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."
"She was a dedicated opponent of the death penalty."
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Opponent as an adjective (obsolete):
Opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
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Opponent as an adjective (obsolete):
Situated in front; opposite.
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Supporter as a noun (sports):
A person who gives support to someone or something. A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause or movement; an adherent. A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession. Someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson.
Examples:
"There were 10,000 supporters in the last match."
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Supporter as a noun (heraldry):
Something that supports another thing. Something that supports a structure such as a building or a sculpture. An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms. A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking.